Eastwing Aviation Institute Launches Scholarship Competition to Address Youth Unemployment and Bridge Aviation Gap

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In a bid to address youth unemployment and bridge the gap in the aviation sector, the Eastwing Aviation Institute in collaboration with the Eastwing Youth Foundation has launched a scholarship competition, dubbed "The Face of Eastwing/South East Aviation Summit." The competition, set to take place on August 23, aims to prepare young people across the South East for roles in the growing aviation sector by providing scholarships, soft skill career training, and access to internship opportunities. The program combines a talent-based competition with a high-impact aviation summit, designed to awaken ambition and drive among the youth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The competition offers scholarships, soft skill career training, and access to internship opportunities to young people in the South East.
  • The winner will receive an aviation scholarship and ambassadorship, courtesy of Eastwing Aviation Institute, and direct access to internship at Enugu Airport courtesy of FAAN.
  • The top five runners-up will enjoy free visa assistance to any country of their choice, courtesy of LoFish Travel and Tours Limited.
  • The top 10 participants will receive aviation soft skill training, and the top 50 will benefit from hospitality soft skill training, courtesy of Phoenix Crest Hospitality Services.
  • Partners for the initiative include Nigerian Connects, Foodpolis, NAN, Artmatazz Media, Pentagon Shopping Mall, GMT News, and Society of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (STPN).
  • Executive Director of Eastwing Youth Foundation, Mr. Christian Agadibe, emphasized the urgency of building local capacity and creating awareness about the institute's programs.

Statistics:

  • Over 400 young people applied for the inaugural Enugu Air recruitment process, but many were disqualified due to lack of required aviation licenses.
  • The competition aims to create awareness about the Eastwing Aviation Institute as the first private aviation school in South East Nigeria.
  • Participants earn certificates in hospitality, tourism, customer care, and aviation soft skills, making them employable and reducing crime rates.
  • Industry leaders and aviation experts will connect with youths to explore emerging job opportunities in the sector.
  • The competition is open to all young people in the South East region, with multiple opportunities for training and skill development.

Sources:

  • The Eastwing Aviation Institute and Eastwing Youth Foundation:

"The Face of Eastwing/South East Aviation Summit" press release.

  • Mr. Peter Mbah, Enugu State Governor (debtors are not cited): "This shows the importance of getting trained and certified."

*Mr. Christian Agadibe, Executive Director of Eastwing Youth Foundation.*

Statement included in the article with emphasis on the initiative and building of local capacity.